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OSCE donates equipment to dismantle and recycle obsolete munitions to the Georgian Defence Ministry
Publishing date: 13 May 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, OSCE Mission to Georgia (closed)
TBILISI, 13 May 2009- The OSCE donated equipment for dismantling and recycling obsolete TNT-filled munitions to the Georgian Defence Ministry today...
Co-operation, comprehensive strategies vital to facing cyber security challenges, says Estonian Defence Minister
Publishing date: 17 March 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
What we do: Countering terrorism
VIENNA, 17 March 2009- The cyber security of states depends on efficient international co-operation, said Estonian Defence Minister Jaak Aaviksoo, addressing a workshop on cyber security organized by the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation today...
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister discusses European security proposal with OSCE states
Publishing date: 18 February 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, Permanent Council
VIENNA, 18 February 2009- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Groushko urged today the OSCE participating States to "come to the negotiating table" to discuss the future of Euro-Atlantic security...
OSCE Office organizes workshop to promote democratic control of armed forces in Azerbaijan
Publishing date: 17 February 2009
Content type: Press release
BAKU, 17 February 2008- A workshop organized by the OSCE Office in Baku to assist the co-operation of military social and welfare associations as they promote democratic control of the armed forces started in Baku today...
OSCE, EU co-operation on the ground in Georgia strong, head of EU Monitoring Mission tells OSCE States
Publishing date: 11 February 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, Permanent Council
VIENNA, 11 February 2009- Co-operation between the EU and OSCE in Georgia is strong but discussion on the future of the international presence in the region is needed, said Ambassador Hansjörg Haber, head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia, today...
OSCE Office in Tajikistan holds courses on safe handling of ammunition
Publishing date: 12 December 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Arms control
DUSHANBE, 12 December 2008- The safe handling, carrying and storage of ammunition were the focus of a course for officers and personnel from Tajik ministries that ended in Dushanbe today...
OSCE holds workshop on managing surplus arms and ammunition in Turkmenistan
Publishing date: 28 November 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, OSCE Centre in Ashgabat
What we do: Arms control
ASHGABAD, 28 November 2008- Effective stockpile management and securing small arms and light weapons (SALW) and conventional ammunition (CA) were the focus of an OSCE-organized workshop that ended in Ashgabad today...